My memory is partly refreshed by a look under the hood.
Actually, the manifold is tapped just to the left of midline along the
top. I didn't have the right tap for any of the nipples supplied with
the servo so just used a standard coarse thread plumbing nipple from
the local hardware store.
The servo unit (from Minimania.com)is mounted just outboard of the
battery, with the bracket almost touching the toolbox where the ID
plates are mounted. Just last night I had a chance to drive a TF 1500,
in near Concourse condition . . . my car stops way better.
Andy Moyce
52 TD
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Originally From: Andrew Moyce <amoyce@pol.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Brakes
Date: 08/23/2000 04:36pm
I tapped my manifold in the middle, where there is a flat space in the
casting. (I don't have the stock air intake, so there was no
conflict.)I'm pretty sure the hose is 1/4 inch, and I used a simple
plumbing nipple (of course you should take the manifold off the engine
to avoid filings getting into the air stream.)for the connection.
I moved the left horn, voltage regulator and fusebox down the firewall
to free up space for the servo just outboard of the tool box. I think
my experience working under the Mini hood helped convince me that
there was enough room. The servo needs to be mounted with the outlet
hose above the level of the cannister, so the slope of the firewall
here was helpful. You have to mount it far enough down the firewall to
allow clearance for the hood. I'm told that if you mount it near the
rear axle you should use a rigid line for the vacuum to avoid
collapse in a long rubber hose run. You will probably offend fewer
purists if the servo is hidden in the rear, but this location made the
most sense to me.
Andy Moyce
52 TD with superior braking power
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Originally From: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Brakes
Date: 08/23/2000 08:43pm
Hi Andy, I am about to put a remote servo on my TD, it is not a kit
though
just various items I have bought. Is there any hard and fast rule
about
where the manifold is tapped for the vac take off?. I have been told
that it
should be in the centre of the maniflod to minimise any effect on fuel
mixture. On my TD there is not enough room to tap on centre because
of the
air intake.
Did you fit the servo above the rear axle, and can you remember what
the
hole size is in the centre of the hose coupling that screws into the
manofold?.
The benefit of your experience will be much appreciated,
Regards
David Tinker
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From: Andrew Moyce <amoyce@pol.net>
To: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Ray McCrary <spook01@home.com>; mgt
<mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Brakes
> A continuation of the perennial discussion about the merits of
> silicone vs standard brake fluid.
> I put a vacuum servo in my TD about a year ago. It's a unit
> manufactured for the Mini by Lockheed. The instructions have a
> boldface paragraph that warns that all warranties are VOID if the
> system is used with silicone brake fluid.
>
> Andy Moyce
> 52 TD
>
>
>
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> Originally From: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
> Subject: Re: Brakes
> Date: 06/25/2000 10:48pm
>
>
> BTDT and went back to DOT 4 on the advise of my
> auto/motrcycle/aircraft mechanic brother.
>
> Couldn't get the silly cone (sic) bled, pedal would pump up, etc.
> Just service the system like the book says.
>
> > Well, time to do the hydraulic boogie and get some silicone in the
> brake
> > lines to replace that nasty dot 4 that is eating my seals..!
>
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